Tutor, Part-Time
Hudson Valley Community College

Job Info

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Tutor, Part-Time

Position Type: Part-time

Location: Troy,New York,United States

Application closes: 2024-11-24

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Capital District Educational Opportunity Center seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Tutor, Part-Time

Please Note: In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support visa applications. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

This is a part-time assignment.  

Education (Minimum Requirements):
Two years of college with successful completion at the B level or above of coursework in mathematics, reading, and/or writing. 
Pertinent Other:
The preferred candidate will have academic and/or experience that demonstrates the ability to tutor in all three areas of mathematics, ELA, writing, science, social studies.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills. 
Working knowledge of computers, internet usage, and software applications
Desire, willingness and ability to relate to a diverse population of individuals from varying educational, cultural, economic and social backgrounds
The preferred candidate will be organized, responsible, reliable, and punctual.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF DUTIES
The Tutor reports to the Associate Dean of Instructional Services and performs the following duties:
1.    Provides general assistance to students outside of class who need extra help.
2.    Meets with students on a one-to-one or small-group basis to assist and support students through suggesting tips, strategies, and study skills/habits that promote learning and motivate students to improve academic skills for educational success.
3.    Directs students to appropriate resources such as textbooks, student notes, handouts, internet, and other educational materials that will assist students in meeting learning needs.
4.    Becomes familiar with, recommends, and assists students in accessing technology based and online resources that could benefit academic learning.
5.    Helps strengthen student problem solving and time management skills as they apply to student identified needs.
6.    Fosters self-motivation and self-confidence in students leading to their development as successful and independent learners.
7.    Promotes the value of learning.
8.    Incorporates, as appropriate, any academic activities into tutoring session(s) as recommended by faculty.
9.    Encourages and motivates students to continue EOC program learning.
10.    Organizes, facilitates, and tracks tutorial sessions.
11.    Completes all necessary paperwork as directed.
12.    Maintains communications with staff and coordinators.
13.    Attends meetings as requested.
14.    Participates in training as directed.
15.    Performs other duties as assigned

Hourly rate is: $17.00-$28.00 

To apply for this position, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the application before the close date of November 24, 2024.
 
 Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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